Updated Opening/Closing
I wasn’t entirely happy with the title sequences on my blog post, “Bob Rae Things You’re Stupid“, so I decided to update them. Here’s the new opening sequence: and here’s the closing sequence: I have...
View ArticleBest. Political. Campaign. Ad. Ever.
Okay, so I didn’t produce this ad. But I wish I did, so I could take credit for it.
View ArticleGazing into the Crystal Ball. 2012 Alberta Election Prediction #ableg #wrp...
Plugging the latest Ipsos Reid numbers into an election prediction algorithm is fun, can be extremely tricky, probably wildly inaccurate, and yields some very interesting results:
View ArticleNew Day, New Poll, New Prediction (and a correction) #ableg #pcaa #wrp
As I tweeted yesterday, I caught an error in my previous prediction, which I have to correct. I’ve also churned through some numbers provided by a new polling firm and come up with a new prediction…
View ArticleLatest Prediction: Leger Marketing, Forum, Campaign Research #wrp #abvote #pcaa
Another set of polls were released recently… To summarize, here are my predictions ordered by the dates that the polls were taken: Poll Date(s) Polling Firm Seats: Result March 22-25 Ipsos-Reid 46 33 2...
View ArticleThe Terrorism Campaign Intensifies #pcaa #wrp #abvote
I’ve been accused, by using the term “terrorism” of insulting the victims of terrorism around the world. Let me be clear: that is not my intent. There is no disrespect. At all. The horrible events of...
View ArticleStirring up a Hornet’s Nest. #wrp #pcaa #abvote
Well, my last post certainly stirred up a hornet’s nest of angry responses. Good. KikkiPlanet, of course, is the most vehement in her response: Let’s examine a few points here: First, calling Kikki a...
View ArticleLiveblogging the #abvote debate
As best as I can, I will be liveblogging the debate tonight starting at 6:30. You can also find me participating in the online chat on Sun News Network’s website, and also on Twitter. I will try to...
View ArticleOpening Statements: Smith A-, Sherman F, Redford C, Mason B
Danielle Smith seemed nice and relaxed, Brian Mason did very well too. Sherman was way too stiff, and Redford sounded rehearsed.
View ArticleFirst Segment Marks: #abdb8 #abvote Smith B+, Sherman F, Mason B-, Redford B
Redford held her own, but Smith did very well. She needs to jump in more and speak up when needed. Sherman is dropping the ball.
View ArticleExcel and Sharepoint – Revisited
A few months ago, I wrote this blog entry here where I talk about logging into SharePoint, verifying a particular file exists, checking for a lock on the file, and informing the user of the result....
View ArticleDonald Trump? President??!
Donald Trump, it seems, is seriously considering a run for the White House. This makes the race quite interesting, because, for the first time since 1992, three people would be on the ballot for the...
View ArticlePutting God in a Box
Being a geek, I tend to watch a lot of The Discovery Channel. I enjoy shows about science (Mythbusters rocks!), the origins of the universe, and history. Recently, Discovery aired a show called...
View ArticleMy Contribution to #occupyWallStreet, #occupyCanada, or whatever they call it...
The latest fad seems to be Occupy Wall Street activists posting photos of themselves holding hand-scrawled notes. Like this. I have submitted the photo shown here to the website. Somehow, I doubt it...
View ArticleWhere do I Stand? – An Email to the Hon. Vic Toews, P.C., B.A., LL.B.,...
TO: The Hon. Viv Toews, P.C., B.A., LL.B., Minister of Public Safety (vic.toews@parl.gc.ca) FROM: Steven Britton (steve@stevenbritton.net) Dear Mr. Minister, Please allow me to preface my comments by...
View ArticleUpdated Opening/Closing
I wasn’t entirely happy with the title sequences on my blog post, “Bob Rae Things You’re Stupid“, so I decided to update them. Here’s the new opening sequence: and here’s the closing sequence: I have...
View ArticleThe Week of the Doctor – Day 3: “Blink and you’re dead.”
Over seven days, I’m watching a selection of stories from the rebooted Doctor Who series, and reviewing them in celebration of the 50th anniversary. Blink By Stephen Moffat “Don’t blink. Blink and...
View ArticleCompas Poll: Prediction: #CPC 181, #NDP: 88, #BQ: 26, #LPC 13
I threw this one together just now because someone on Twitter pointed out that Compas has released a prediction of a Conservative majority. I have to admit, of course, that I like this particular...
View ArticleThe Time of the Doctor – Episode Review
This entry started out as a comment on Michael Ray Johnson’s blog, Of Dice and Pen, however proved to be too long for the comment form to accept, so I decided to post it here. This episode struck me as...
View ArticleFive Minutes of Silence – Day 1.
During Lent this year, instead of giving something up, I’ve decided to add something instead. So every day (except Sundays, which aren’t counted as part of Lent – a fast from the fast, if you will) I...
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